Synopsis

Silent RunningBruce Dern stars as the caretaker of a greenhouse located on a group of space stations that are sent into orbit. The Earth has been stripped clean of foliage, and the greenhouse contains the last remaining greenery from the planet. Dern's staff includes three human beings and a trio of endearing robots named Huey, Dewey, and Louie. When word arrives, from the powers that be, that the greenhouse is to be destroyed (the space station is more valuable to man when hauling cargo and not "preserving the ecology of the universe"), Dern decides to ignore the order. He also decides to go it alone, "circle the wagons" with his robots, and fend off all outside attempts to eliminate his ecological paradise. Special-effects maven Douglas Trumbull directs, Michael Cimino was one of the screenwriters, and Peter "PDQ Bach" Schickele wrote the musical score. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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purchased it because I could get it on Bluray

Posted 2 years ago

Drgnldy71

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I purchased this one because it's an oldie but goody that I could finally get on bluray. It is a unique and (at least for me) memorable 1970's sci-fi film. It isn't high budget but it is enjoyable. If you're looking for laser shoot-em up space adventure this isn't it. It has an interesting message and begs the question what would you do if you were in the main characters place. It comes across a little hokey at times but I think that's part of it's charm.

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MovieMark

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Good solid classic

This isn't a great movie, but it is a good, classic sci-fi flick. I first saw this when I was very young, and had to add it to my list of purchases. It's got great space scenery, great acting by Bruce Dern, cool robots, and is just a solid entertaining film. I would recommend it to anyone who likes sci-fi.

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lostinspace

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

The world's future?

Posted 2 years ago

lostinspace

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This movie still moves me. Amazing story and effects long before computers made these kinds of films. A sad commentary on a possible future world.

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albion4

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

5

A classic.

Posted 2 years ago

albion4

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An oldie but well worth adding to the collection. Bruce Dern is great.
Even good works in space are expendable - too bad.

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fubar451

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

5

Excelent Movie

Posted 3 years ago

fubar451

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Saw the movie years ago and had to add it to my collection. Highly recommended.